Great political novels are rich in spiritual attitude. Poor ones are agenda driven.
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Great Political Novels Not Agenda Driven
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Praise the Wet Snow
In her poem about a gray October day, Denise Levertov senses “the invisible sun burning beyond.”
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Velvet Shoes, Walking in Snow
“We shall walk in velvet shoes,” writes poet Elinor Wylie, describing the experience of walking in snow.
